• Ankita Patel
• Shruti Singh

The organic waste is the major part of domestic waste with a potential to cause health issues if not handled properly or left for natural degradation for years. The complex molecules in the waste are decomposed by many microorganisms. These organisms have much application in production of organic manure and bio fertilizers. In the present study, total 4 soil samples were collected from kitchen waste dump site and local vegetable and fruit market of Valsad district. All the samples were isolated for bacteria and fungi by using Nutrient agar (NA) medium and Potato Dextrose agar (PDA) medium respectively. From 4 collected samples, 20 bacteria and 7 fungi were isolated and further characterized on the basis of colonial characteristics and Gram’s staining and fungal mounting. Biodegrading ability of these isolates was screened by the presence of zone of clearance around growth on specific media. Amylase, protease and cellulose secretion of isolated organism indicated their ability for organic waste degradation. Among 27 isolates, four isolates W2, W14, F1 and F7 were having highest enzyme activities which were further used for biodegradation of organic waste and also consortia were prepared. For bioconversion of organic waste three individual isolates and three consortiums was used. Among these, consortium 3 had the highest degrading capability. Compost that was formed was also analyzed to determine the moisture content, pH, C, N, P content in it.

Organic waste, Biological decomposition, Consortium, Biofertilizers

"Isolation, Characterization and Application of Organic waste Degrading Microorganisms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.219-230, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903B35.pdf

"Isolation, Characterization and Application of Organic waste Degrading Microorganisms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp219-230, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903B35.pdf